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Adam Zampa has leveled with Mitchell Santner as the joint 10th-highest wicket-taker in T20Is. His three-wicket haul against West Indies took his tally to 124 in just 99 matches. The top three bowlers in the format remain Southee, Rashid Khan, and Ish Sodhi. Australia now aims for a 4-0 series lead chasing 206 in Basseterre.

Key Points: Adam Zampa Joins Mitchell Santner in T20I Top 10 Wicket-Takers

  • Zampa claims 3/54 against West Indies in 4th T20I
  • Ties Santner with 124 wickets in fewer matches
  • Southee, Rashid Khan lead all-time T20I wicket-takers
  • Australia chases 206 to extend 4-0 series lead
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Australia's Zampa enters top 10 wicket-takers list in T20Is, levels with Santner

Australian spinner Adam Zampa ties New Zealand's Mitchell Santner with 124 T20I wickets, entering the top 10 all-time list during the West Indies series.

"Zampa now has 124 wickets in 99 T20Is, matching Santner's tally in fewer matches. – Match Report"

Basseterre, July 27

Australian spinner Adam Zampa levelled with New Zealand's Mitchell Santner, entering the top 10 list of highest T20I wicket-takers of all time.

Zampa accomplished this upward movement in charts during the fourth T20I against West Indies at Basseterre. During his four-over spell, Zampa took three wickets for 54 runs in four overs.

Now in 99 T20Is, Zampa has taken 124 wickets at an average of 21.14, with best figures of 5/19. On the other hand, Santner has taken his 124 scalps in 114 matches at an average of 22.57, with best figures of 4/11. They are both the joint 10th-highest wicket-takers in the format.

The top three T20I wicket-takers are: New Zealand's Tim Southee (164 wickets in 126 matches at an average of 22.38, with best figures of 5/18), Afghanistan's Rashid Khan (161 wickets in 96 matches at an average of 13.80, with best figures of 5/3) and New Zealand's Ish Sodhi (150 wickets in 126 matches at an average of 22.52, with best figures of 4/12).

During the match, Australia won the toss and elected to field first, reducing WI to 67/4, despite Sherfane Rutherford's quickfire 31 in 15 balls, with four boundaries and two sixes. Important contributions from the middle-order Rovman Powell (28 in 22 balls, with two fours and two sixes), Romario Shepherd (28 in 18 balls, with four boundaries and a six) and Jason Holder (26 in 16 balls, with four boundaries and a six) took WI to 205/9 in 20 overs.

Zampa (3/54) was the pick of the bowlers, while Aaron Hardie, Xavier Bartlett and Sean Abbott got a wicket each.

Australia needs to chase down 206 to take a 4-0 lead in the five-match T20I series.

- ANI

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Shreya B
Rashid Khan's stats are mind-blowing! 161 wickets in just 96 matches with that economy rate is insane. Shows how T20 cricket has evolved with quality spinners becoming match-winners.
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Aman W
While Zampa's achievement is great, I feel the article focuses too much on individual records. Cricket is a team sport - that WI middle order fightback was equally impressive to watch!
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Priyanka N
As an Indian cricket fan, it's interesting to see no Indian bowlers in top 10. Maybe our focus has been too much on batting in T20s? Need more bowling heroes like Bhajji and Kumble in the past!
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David E
Zampa's journey has been incredible to watch. From being underrated to becoming Australia's spin spearhead. His googly is one of the best in business right now. More power to him!
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Kavya N
The real surprise for me is Tim Southee being at the top! Fast bowlers usually struggle in T20s but he's maintained his class across formats. True legend of the game 👏

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